Punjabi University will write new success stories under Dr. Jagdip Singh’s leadership: CM Mann
Kanwar Inder singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ May 19,2025
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday congratulated the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Punjabi University, Dr. Jagdeep Singh.
In a message, the Chief Minister expressed confidence that under the able, decisive, and visionary leadership of Dr. Jagdeep Singh, the University will set new benchmarks in the field of academics. He said that Punjabi University is the pride of Punjab in general and the Malwa region in particular, and expressed hope that Dr. Jagdeep Singh will restore the institution’s pristine glory. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that the appointment of the new Vice Chancellor marks the beginning of a new era of unprecedented development and growth for the University.
The Chief Minister added that education, health, and employment are the key focus areas of the state government, and that significant efforts are being made to boost the education sector. He said that a comprehensive plan has been formulated to ensure that this area of immense public importance receives the attention it deserves.
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Punjabi University will write new success stories under Dr. Jagdip Singh’s leadership: CM Mann affirmed that no stone is being left unturned in this noble cause, which aims to make Punjab a leading state in the country and ensure the prosperity of its people.
About Prof. Jagdeep Singh
Prof. Jagdeep Singh is Registrar of Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Mohali. Prior to joining IISER Mohali, he served Department of Higher Education, Government of Punjab in various capacities as Director (o), Additional Director, Deputy Director and Chief Vigilance officer. He remained as Registrar of Central University of Punjab for four years, where he also served as Controller of Examinations and Finance Officer. When the project of IISER Mohali was announced by the Government of India, he was appointed Coordinator of the project by the Government of Punjab. Subsequently he was associated with IISER Mohali as Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty (2007-2012) Prof. Singh also served Pushpa Gujral Science City as Advisor, Biotechnology and was project leader in setting up Biotech Gallery, Evolution Gallery, Dinosaurs Park , AIDS Gallery and Red Ribbon project. Prof. Singh is a trained assessor of NAAC.
A Ph. D in Biological Sciences, Prof. Singh has post-doctoral training in Molecular Biology. His research interests are DNA methylation in cancer and epigenetics of ageing. He has published 20 research papers in Systematics and Epigenetics of Cancer. Recently he published a book,” Science and Spirituality: The journey within”.
